Walter “Bud” Edward Cox (Bud Cort) passed away on Feb. 11, 2026, after a long illness and has now returned peacefully to God’s loving embrace.
Bud was born in 1948 to Alma and Joseph Cox. He grew up in Rye and attended Resurrection Grammar School and Iona Prep.
From a young age, Bud showed remarkable talent in both the visual and performing arts. In high school, he took classes at the Rye Arts Center and became skilled in portraiture, receiving commissions from many Rye families to create original portraits of their loved ones…